Manchester City News
By James Thompson
Published on 2024-09-27 10:30:00
Manchester City and Arsenal played to a thrilling 2-2 draw, with Erling Haaland scoring his 100th goal for City before the Gunners took a 2-1 lead. Leandro Trossard was sent off for a second yellow card for kicking the ball away, while John Stones scored a late equalizer. Paul Merson expressed frustration over the lack of consistency in officiating, citing an incident involving Jeremy Doku not receiving a yellow card for a similar action.
Merson argued that Trossard deserved a red card for his actions, questioning why Doku wasn’t punished for a similar offense. However, it was pointed out that Doku’s actions were not time-wasting, as he quickly played the ball to the designated spot for a free-kick, contrary to Arsenal’s alleged time-wasting tactics. This inconsistency in judgment highlights the need for fair and consistent officiating in football matches.
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